Not exactly what I expected, but a neat wine all in all. What is different is a smokey, earthy, even rhubarb, spicy overtone, that is not very Pinot like, but still tasty. On second thought, this might be a hint of eucalyptus from a tree nearby. This is big and rich for a Pinot. The color is as dark as Merlot. The nose is the kind of smokey we get from heavy toast oak, with big blueberry and cherry. There is also a briary spiciness on the nose. The fruit is very rich, maybe influenced by oak and lees, spicy blueberry. Something makes it bitter on the roof of the mouth. Maybe a little short on the acid. The finish is more lees and oak interfering with the bright fruit. This wine is confusing my senses. They may have something here. That cedar/evergreen /eucalyptus flavor keeps appearing. and it is not all bad.
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A bit more rustic than expected for a Pinot Noir. This wine is quite complex on the nose with bold raspberry, aged oak, vanilla, and a woodsy rustic characteristic. The rustic feel continues on the palate with fruit forward berry flavors, clove, and hickory. A nice finish with a touch of mocha.
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On the nose this wine has hints of aged hickory, currants, and plum. The bouquet is somewhat smoky as well, with notes of dark chocolate, strawberry, roasted almonds and raisin. This wine is very rich and complex with a pleasant, lingering finish. Seems as if it would only get better with age. Enjoyed with grilled fillets mignons.
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Some wines are not a good value because although good, they are expensive. Others are not a good value because although reasonable in price, they are quite average. This is the latter. Drinkable for sure, but just a bit thin, a bit tart, a bit short and completely uninteresting.
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5/12/2013 - swifty846 wrote: 90 Points
The 1 year wait from the last bottle was well worth it. Very enjoyable.
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4/6/2013 - The Bob wrote:
First cookout of season at Jeff's w salty salmon. Didn't care for it.
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3/25/2013 - kmmtcg wrote: 88 Points
I would agree with Mike Kopanski. Definately not what I expected and not like PN. Interesting but not great
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11/17/2012 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 Points
Not exactly what I expected, but a neat wine all in all. What is different is a smokey, earthy, even rhubarb, spicy overtone, that is not very Pinot like, but still tasty. On second thought, this might be a hint of eucalyptus from a tree nearby. This is big and rich for a Pinot. The color is as dark as Merlot. The nose is the kind of smokey we get from heavy toast oak, with big blueberry and cherry. There is also a briary spiciness on the nose. The fruit is very rich, maybe influenced by oak and lees, spicy blueberry. Something makes it bitter on the roof of the mouth. Maybe a little short on the acid. The finish is more lees and oak interfering with the bright fruit. This wine is confusing my senses. They may have something here. That cedar/evergreen /eucalyptus flavor keeps appearing. and it is not all bad.
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4/24/2012 - bbeissler wrote: 89 Points
A bit more rustic than expected for a Pinot Noir. This wine is quite complex on the nose with bold raspberry, aged oak, vanilla, and a woodsy rustic characteristic. The rustic feel continues on the palate with fruit forward berry flavors, clove, and hickory. A nice finish with a touch of mocha.
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4/6/2012 - bbeissler wrote: 92 Points
On the nose this wine has hints of aged hickory, currants, and plum. The bouquet is somewhat smoky as well, with notes of dark chocolate, strawberry, roasted almonds and raisin. This wine is very rich and complex with a pleasant, lingering finish. Seems as if it would only get better with age. Enjoyed with grilled fillets mignons.
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8/21/2011 - vinovin Likes this wine: 88 Points
Wife loved it. Well balanced with bright berry flavors with a hint of jammy fruit. Will buy again= great value.
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4/23/2011 - smphelps wrote: 80 Points
Some wines are not a good value because although good, they are expensive. Others are not a good value because although reasonable in price, they are quite average. This is the latter. Drinkable for sure, but just a bit thin, a bit tart, a bit short and completely uninteresting.
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9/25/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 84 Points
Strawberry, spice, coffee and scorched earth. On the palate sweet fruits, coffee and spice. Short and bitter finish. Not a real balanced wine.
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